Objective: During this five-hour workshop, teachers will learn the basics of creating, uploading, and sharing files through Google Docs. Teachers will collaboratively create a technology-based lesson plan using Google Docs. By the end of this workshop, all participants should realize how valuable and easy it is to incorporate technology in the classroom using Google Docs and should be excited and motivated to incorporate its use regularly.
Time
Task
Resources
10 minutes
Introduction of Participants and name a way that you incorporate technology in your classroom?
1 hour
Workshop Presentation: Explain why teachers should learn and use Google Docs with and without students?
Laptop and projector Youtube videos Presentation on advantages and opportunities
30 minutes
Guide teachers as they obtain a Google Docs account
Handout Instructions Teacher Laptops and Internet
30 minutes
Participants will locate a graphic organizer or template using Google Docs.
Instructions or Guided Suggestions
30 minutes
Discuss and share sample lesson plan ideas using Google Docs Demonstration Lecture – Teachers will upload documents, share documents, and email access to others.
Google Docs Demo
1 hour and 30 minutes
Teachers will work in groups of 3on creating a lesson plan using Google Docs. They will develop a way for students to use technology effectively to enhance content learning.
Access to Google Docs
40 minutes
Teachers will share their lesson plan ideas with the group.
Workshop Agenda and Outline
Objective: During this five-hour workshop, teachers will learn the basics of creating, uploading, and sharing files through Google Docs. Teachers will collaboratively create a technology-based lesson plan using Google Docs. By the end of this workshop, all participants should realize how valuable and easy it is to incorporate technology in the classroom using Google Docs and should be excited and motivated to incorporate its use regularly.
Time
Youtube videos
Presentation on advantages and opportunities
Teacher Laptops and Internet
Demonstration Lecture – Teachers will upload documents, share documents, and email access to others.